And so we begin the second golden age of the Premier League. Only this time, resistance may be futile.

When you set out to make a point, it’s all too easy for people to miss it if you’re not physically present. It is difficult to make a strong emotional argument by being absent from a colourful parade that involves a million people and goes worldwide through mainstream nd social media.

FERGUS McFADDEN would like it to be known that he isn’t losing the run of himself, even if he has every reason to.